Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 115 Yanfei begins to make contact with Xu Lin

the other side.

Yandu Jicheng.

The third floor of Feixue Pavilion.

Xue Nu also heard that Xu Lin had advised the King of Qin to share the method of extracting Artemisia annua with the physicians of the six states of Shandong free of charge.

Why would he do that?

"Change the Qin state's reputation as a tiger and wolf?"

The aloof and elegant Snow Maiden sat before her dressing table, gazing towards the Qin Kingdom, and murmured to herself.

After she finished speaking, she began to remove her makeup.

Although she was in the Yan Kingdom, she was very interested in Xu Lin.

When she has the chance in the future, she will go to Xianyang to see Xu Lin and see what kind of man he really is!
……

at the same time.

Qin State, Sanchuan Commandery.

The Moon Goddess and the Flame Consort were strolling around Luoyang, the capital of Sanchuan County.

Strolling through the fields, one can hear countless people discussing how the method of extracting artemisinin was shared with the six states of Shandong.

"Why do you think His Majesty would tell the six states of Shandong the method of extracting Artemisia annua?"

"What does their malaria outbreak have to do with our Great Qin?"

"If more of them die from malaria, wouldn't it be much easier for us to move eastward in the future?"

An old man said.

He was illiterate and barely knew any characters, so in his eyes, the Han people were Han people and the Qin people were Qin people. He never thought about what would happen after unifying the world.

"That's it."

"To be honest, I don't understand it either."

"But it is said that this matter was suggested by Mr. Xu."

"Would Mr. Xu possibly try to cheat us?"

A middle-aged man stood to the side, holding the curved plow track.

He didn't join the army or work on the canal because he had a leg ailment and couldn't stand steadily without holding onto something.

"Was this suggestion made by Mr. Xu?"

"If that's the case, then I understand!"

"Mr. Xu is trying to use this to change the reputation of our Great Qin as a wolf and tiger!"

The old man not far away was startled upon hearing this, and then said...

Although he was illiterate, he liked tofu, curved plows, and other similar items, so in his opinion, Xu Lin would never do anything to aid the enemy!

"possible!"

"Mr. Xu really thinks long-term!"

The first old man nodded.

The appearance of the curved plow made the people very grateful to Xu Lin, so no one wanted to think badly of him!
"younger sister."

"Does it feel weird to you?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei, who was passing by, blinked her phoenix eyes and asked.

Although she was neither a queen nor an empress dowager, she possessed a very noble air.

"What's weird?"

The moon goddess, dressed in a sky-blue gown, looked puzzled.

"Although Luoyang is not too far from Xianyang, isn't the news about artemisinin spreading a little too fast?"

"It's only been less than half a month, and even the common people in the fields have heard about it?"

"And you also learned that it was Mr. Xu who made the suggestion?"

Yan Fei, with her long hair tied low, frowned deeply.

"This is indeed a bit strange."

"Only a few officials knew about Mr. Xu's suggestion, and Mr. Xu is a person who likes to keep a low profile. How could this matter have spread here so quickly?"

The Moon Goddess nodded.

She also felt something was amiss!

“The trees are beautiful in the forest, but the wind will destroy them.”

Is it possible that this was done intentionally by someone?

The Moon Goddess, with her hands behind her back, asked seriously.

"Who do you think it could be?"

Yan Fei, without a smile, asked in return.

She is a person who rarely shows her emotions and rarely displays any change in mood.

There are only two possibilities.

"First, those who admire Mr. Xu."

"Second, people who dislike Mr. Xu."

The Moon Goddess smiled dignifiedly.

"Obviously, it can't be the first one."

"Because it is well known that Mr. Xu prefers to keep a low profile and has no interest in official promotions or fame."

Moon Goddess added.

"In the second scenario, there aren't actually many suspects."

"Lü Buwei is dead, and Mr. Xu is usually very low-key, so the mastermind behind this matter is most likely Lord Yangquan or Lord Changwen."

"Didn't you say before that Lord Changwen advised against revealing the extraction method of Artemisia annua to the six states of Shandong?"

Yanfei began her analysis.

"Correct."

"Sister, this is a good opportunity to get close to Mr. Xu."

The Moon Goddess nodded.

"Didn't you already become friends with him?"

"Your investigation into this matter can take your relationship to the next level."

Yanfei answered.

"Being alone is too boring." "I suddenly realized that I still prefer competition."

The moon goddess smiled, explaining.

She felt a little uncomfortable without Yan Fei competing with her!
Aren't you afraid of losing?

Consort Yan smiled gracefully.

"Victory or defeat is standard issue."

"No one can win all the time, and no one can lose all the time."

The Moon Goddess shook her head dismissively.

She and Xu Lin have become friends. How easy is it for Yan Fei to surpass her?
"it is good."

Seeing that the Moon Goddess was serious, Yan Fei readily agreed.

Then they took a car to investigate the matter of "praising Xu Lin to death".

……

Less than half a month later.

In Xianyang, the capital of Qin, a heavy snow began to fall.

Seeing this, Xu Lin put on the animal skin cloak that Jing Ni had made for him a few days ago, held an umbrella, and walked to the Shadow Guard's garrison.

He likes to go out on snowy days.

Before long, he arrived at the garrison.

The guards at the garrison were taken aback when they saw Xu Lin arrive.

Xu Lin, who usually takes a day off, never comes to the garrison. But today, despite the heavy snow, he came to the garrison. How could they not be surprised?

"Greetings, Deputy Commander Xu."

The guards faced Xu Lin and bowed.

Xu Lin closed his umbrella and waved his hand to indicate that there was no need for formalities.

Is Old Liu inside?

Xu Lin asked.

"exist."

The guard answered respectfully.

Xu Lin nodded and walked straight to the study.

Old Liu was sitting cross-legged at the table processing case files.

Upon seeing Xu Lin, Old Liu was also startled. He immediately stood up and gave Xu Lin the seat he had just warmed up.

"Deputy Commander Xu, what brings you here?"

Old Liu asked in confusion.

After he finished speaking, he personally poured Xu Lin a bowl of hot tea and then added some high-quality tea leaves.

"Nothing major has happened lately, right?"

Xu Lin stood with his hands behind his back and asked in return.

"No."

"These are all minor matters; you don't need to get involved."

Old Liu shook his head.

Xu Lin remained silent upon hearing this, walked to the table, and picked up the file.

Seeing that what was written in the case file was indeed as Old Liu had said, he nodded.

Then he dismissed the people around him.

"How is the investigation into Yan Lingji's brother going?"

Xu Lin took the teacup and asked.

There's no news yet.

"Most of the Shadow Guard assassins are based in China, with only a few in the six kingdoms of Shandong, and even fewer in Baiyue, so..."

"If you are in a hurry, Deputy Commander Xu, you can ask the Luo Wang for help. Isn't Eunuch Zhao on your side..."

Old Liu lowered his voice.

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Lin interrupted him.

"This is my private matter; how can I ask the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) for help?"

Xu Lindao.

“Deputy Commander Xu, the progress of this matter is rather slow. I feel the key reason is that there is no portrait.”

"If we have a portrait, we should be able to find it within a year at most!"

Old Liu nodded and then said.

"it is good."

"I'll paint his portrait for you at the party."

Xu Lin readily agreed.

"If a portrait is found and the object is still missing a year later, I will hold you responsible!"

Xu Lin took a sip of tea and joked.

After saying this, he put down his teacup, turned around, and left.

He had only taken a few steps when Old Liu called him back.

"Deputy Commander Xu."

"There is one more thing, but I'm not sure if I should say it..."

Old Liu coughed twice and asked.

"When did you become so fussy?"

"what's up?"

"Say!"

Xu Lin urged impatiently.

It's true that he's the deputy commander of the Shadow Guard now, but we used to be good buddies who worked together. What can't we say to each other?

The reason he didn't entrust the task of finding Yan Lingji's brother to Zhao Gao is precisely this!

Zhao Gao is not as reliable as Lao Liu and Lao Ren.

(End of this chapter)